NGC 908 - SA(s)c

NGC 908

De Vaucouleurs Atlas Type: SA(s)c

Filter: B

Telescope: CTIO 0.9-m
North up , East left
Field Dimensions: 7.0 x 6.4 arcminutes

RC3 Type: SA(s)c
RSA Type: Sc(s)I-II
Surface Brightness Range Displayed: 19.0-26.0 mag per square arcsec
Absolute Blue Magnitude: -20.9
Elmegreen Spiral Arm Class: AC 9

De Vaucouleurs Atlas Description:

NGC 908 is a beautiful example of the type. The main arms are exceptionally broad and patchy, and one of these doubles on the east side.